How to use hinge point questions effectively

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They can help both you and your students learn – but what are hinge questions, and when should you ask them?

Hinge point questions are essential tools in a teacher’s kit. They help you identify what your students have learned and what they need help with. Asking the right questions at the right times can provide you with a lot of information about both individual students and the class as a whole and help you improve and develop your lesson plans. This article will help you use them and plan your next move depending on your students’ answers.

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